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Economics

    Bachelor of Science in Economics, 4+1 BS and Master of Business Administration or Master of Healthcare Administration (Online), Minor
    Erie, Pennsylvania

Capitalize Your Future Career Success with Expertise in Economics from 成人禁区 University

成人禁区’s STEM-designated economics major prepares you to address key economic issues using powerful tools of analysis. You’ll build an excellent foundation in the financial and quantitative modeling used by business professionals. Apply that foundation to analyze economic and industry trends, business competition, risk profiles and other factors that drive high-impact solutions to economic issues across industries. When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared to enter careers with high-earning potential or advance your education in fields such as law, political science and economics.

  • Learn from faculty experts whose research includes topics like forensic science, voting behavior, health care, media and more.
  • Earn a degree that is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
  • Tailor your academic interests by pursuing complementary courses in math, data science, political science, philosophy or pre-law.

Learn to Lead the Way in Economics

  • Understand how certain human decision processes impact issues of scarcity and tradeoffs at the individual and societal levels.
  • Master the financial and quantitative modeling that business professionals across the globe use to conduct analysis and research.
  • Develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills in an applied environment to increase your career marketability.

Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment

  • Economics majors are encouraged to seek internships with companies located just blocks from campus, many of whom hire students full-time upon graduation. The program supports students' development via hands-on classroom experiences, professional academy opportunities and collaboration with 成人禁区's Small Business Development Center & Northwest Pennsylvania Beehive.
  • Participate in the Political Economy Reading Group, Political Economy Summer Retreat, and Economic Movies Series.

Inspire your Academic Success

Gain real-world knowledge through key economics courses including:

Comparative Economic Systems: Study how societies of differing social, political and economic preferences organize themselves to satisfy human needs, emphasizing socialism, capitalism and modern variations theories and practices.

Game Theory: Explore major elements of game theory and apply game theoretic principles to business, finance, public policy and everyday life situations.

Discussions in Political Economy: Discuss readings, lectures and debates relating to topics in political economy.

Achieve the Possibilities

Students will gain a high-quality education that enables success in the rigors of graduate school or a future profession. Through an array of program opportunities, you can:

  • Secure grant-funded research project opportunities.
  • Become a highly skilled and knowledgeable career professional in fields such as a banking, data science, law, business policy, financial analysis and more.
  • Business and financial occupations earn a median annual salary of $76,570 and are expected to grow by7% from 2021 to 2031 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Student Learning Outcomes

Economics

Degree: Undergraduate | Bachelor of Science
College: College of Engineering and Business

Our Faculty Experts

Eric Brownlee

Professor
Management

Chairperson, Marketing. Entrep
Business Administration

Huy Dang

Assistant Professor
Marketing Program

Richard Hauser

Associate Professor
Finance & Economics

Assistant Professor
Business Administration

Assistant Professor
Accounting Program

Kurt Hersch

Associate Teaching Professor
Entrepreneurship

Associate Teaching Professor
Business Administration

Associate Teaching Professor
Marketing Program

Terry Holmes

Assistant Professor
Accounting Program

Assistant Professor
Business Administration

Assistant Professor
Management

James Konzel

Assistant Teaching Professor
Management

Assistant Teaching Professor
Graduate Business Studies

Program Director
Graduate Business Studies

Joseph Kuvshinikov

Associate Professor
Management

Joshua Maurer

Assistant Professor
Management

William McAndrew

Associate Professor
Finance & Economics

Associate Professor
Business Administration

Celene McIntyre

Assistant Teaching Professor
Supply Chain Management

Interim AEF Chair
Finance & Economics

Chairperson, Management
Management

Michael Messina

Professor
Marketing Program

Blase Nicolia

Assistant Teaching Professor
Accounting Program

Benyawarath Nithithanatchinnapat

Assistant Teaching Professor
Graduate Business Studies

M. Roth

Associate Professor
Finance & Economics

Richard Stachel

Associate Professor
Masters Health Administration

Associate Professor
Healthcare Management

Program Director Online MBA
MBA/MPA Online

Lei Wang

Assistant Professor
Finance & Economics

Xiangjing Wei

Associate Professor
Management

Program Director
Business Administration

Assistant Professor
Graduate Business Studies

Jinhee Yoo

Professor
Management

Michael Agyapong

Adjunct Faculty
Graduate Business Studies

Muhammad Ali

Adjunct Faculty
Graduate Business Studies

Rosemary Arant

Adjunct Faculty
Graduate Business Studies

Adjunct Faculty
Online Master Business Admin

Jason Becker

Adjunct Faculty
Management

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Marketing Program

David Benson

Adjunct Faculty
Business Administration

Emilee Benton

Adjunct Faculty
Online Master Business Admin

Edward Betza

Adjunct Faculty
Business Administration

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Sociology Program

Edwin Carrillo

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Online Master Business Admin

Maura Chrostowski

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Masters Health Administration

Thomas Comstock

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Graduate Business Studies

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Business Administration

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Master of Public Admin

Bari Courts

Adjunct Faculty
Masters Health Administration

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Graduate Business Studies

James Demeo

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Business Administration

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Management

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Marketing Program

John Dohar

Adjunct Faculty
Masters Health Administration

Tiffany Freeborough

Adjunct Faculty
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Laura Gerow

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Business Administration

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Management

Allyson Graham

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Management

Timothy Grunzel

Adjunct Faculty
Business Administration

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Marketing Program

Jill Heaney

Adjunct Faculty
Graduate Business Studies

Jason Hewitt

Adjunct Faculty
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Joseph Karpinski

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Business Administration

Jennifer Karsh

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Business Administration

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Management

Christopher Kovski

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Abbey Lesniewski

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Masters Health Administration

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Richard Makowski

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Business Administration

Kevin Miceli

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Business Administration

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Management

Elise Michaux

Adjunct Faculty
Marketing Program

Adam Mook

Adjunct Faculty
Supply Chain Management

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Kaitlyn Nelson

Adjunct Faculty
Business Administration

Daniel Nick

Adjunct Faculty
Business Administration

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Masters Health Administration

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Healthcare Management

Raymond Oshop

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History Program

Andrew Paris

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Supply Chain Management

Kirk Paskell

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Management

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Marketing Program

Kimberly Pellegrino

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Business Administration

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Chase Rogan

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Business Administration

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Management

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Marketing Program

Lynn Rupp

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Masters Health Administration

Rebecca Russell

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Robin Shah

Adjunct Faculty
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Pankaj Shah

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Business Administration

Kevin Singer

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Business Administration

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Management

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John Stone

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Business Administration

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Finance & Economics

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Management

Philip Szmedra

Adjunct Faculty
Graduate Business Studies

Keith Wade

Adjunct Faculty
Graduate Business Studies

John Walker

Adjunct Faculty
Business Administration

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Accounting Program

Stacey Walker

Adjunct Faculty
Business Administration

Adjunct Faculty
Supply Chain Management

Adjunct Faculty
Management

Daniel Zimmerman

Adjunct Faculty
Business Administration

Adjunct Faculty
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Brian Ziroli

Adjunct Faculty
Business Administration

Adjunct Faculty
Online Master Business Admin

Adjunct Faculty
Marketing Program